Plum Blossoms and Full Moon
月に梅
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1930
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
This atmospheric composition of plum blossoms silhouetted against a luminous full moon captures the essence of Japanese poetic sensibility. Prices range from $800-$3,000 for lifetime editions, with early Koson-signed prints at the top. Floral-only subjects without birds are less common in Koson's work and appeal to a slightly different collector base.
Description
Delicate plum blossoms on a gnarled branch are silhouetted against a large, luminous full moon. The composition distills the essence of early spring, when plum trees bloom while the nights are still cold and clear. The contrast between the ancient, twisted wood of the branch and the fresh white blossoms creates a meditation on renewal.
